Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Triple-S Makes Micheladas Fast And Easy.

Back in May, I told you about my late-in-life discovery of La Michelada, a beer-based cocktail of which I have become a fan.

I still see my girl, Monique, before every Chicago Fire home game. She’s the only vendor at Toyota Park who makes them. In case you're a Fire fan and would like to try one, she’s behind section 109, just south of the foot long sausage stand.

The term “Michelada” can cover many different preparations. The kind Monique makes is like a beer Bloody Mary.

Shortly after I posted my Michelada piece, I heard from Juan and Sasha Sotelo, who live in Brownsville, Texas, where they make a product called Triple-S Michelada Mix. Monique must be from Brownsville too, because Triple-S is right on the money as far as what I expect from my Michelada.

The Sotelos tell me they’re approaching their one year anniversary and their product is flying off the shelves. They just scored a big contract with H.E.B., a local mega-mart. Good for them, they seem like a nice young couple.

A 32-ounce bottle of Triple-S sells for $7.99 in grocery stores, $8.99 in liquor stores. That’s enough for eight Micheladas, at four ounces of mix to twelve ounces of beer, the ratio they recommend.

They also recommend ice. It gets really, really hot in Brownsville.

Triple-S makes a tasty Michelada, it eliminates the need to buy a bunch of ingredients you might otherwise not use, and it’s quick and easy.

The Sotelos say they’d like to have distribution in Chicago. Maybe I should introduce them to Monique?

Went to HEB in Port Isabel, Tx and these things were selling like crazy during Memorial Day weekend. Wanted to know what all the buzz was about and ended up going back to purchase 5 more bottles to bring back to Austin. When will you guys be in HEB's over here? Samantha Vidal, UT Austin

I just love drinking this mix. This is how my boyfriend and I have it. Fill tall glass with ice about 3/4 then shake Triple-S and slowly add about half-ways into glass. Add your beer and voila. I recommend a straw cause all the good stuff is in the bottom.P.S. Try it on olives and pickles too.

oohh my gosh this is my favorite mix and my cousin from brownsville brings me a case every time he visits me to atlanta. only wish it would sell over here soon. oh well gotta keep bringing them to me jerry...lol......esmeralda jackson,atl

This michelada mix is the bomb. I really think there is absolutely no competition that comes close to Triple-S. You don't have to add anything to it just your beer..I tried it with Dos Equis..ooohhh my God...truly mouthwatering and delicious.Cynthia Sepulveda,Lockhart, Tx (Bar-B-Que Capital of Texas)

It's fascinating to me that people keep finding this old post and commenting. Meanwhile, Monique is gone from Toyota Park and, of course, I can't get Triple-S here in Chicago, so I'm stuck making my own micheladas from scratch. Just made one last night, in fact.

Attended a wedding in Mcallen, Tx and after a long night of drinks had one of these micheladas the morning after to cure the hangover.....sure did the job. Where them tequilas at??Martin, San Jose, CA.